Manila Bulletin
Baguio City hall on lockdown
Baguio City Hall and the President Fidel V. Ramos Gym were closed on Wednesday after 16 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Tuesday.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong confirmed that three City Hall personnel assigned at the PFVR Gym have tested positive for COVID-19.
The closure of the facility and suspension of travel document processing were implemented to allow for disinfection and further testing.
City Hall was closed to the public for two days (Wednesday and Thursday) with only a limited number of employees allowed to maintain operations.
Mayor Magalong urged individuals who visited City Hall or PFVR from July 29 to August 4 to self-quarantine and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
The 16 new cases marked the highest single-day increase in the city, bringing the total confirmed cases to 144 with 79 active cases, 62 recoveries, and 3 deaths.
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